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Aims:
To provide a broad knowledge of the requirements of both conventional and renewable energy systems and an advanced understanding of the fundamental principles that underpin select key stationary and portable energy conversion and storage technologies. Students will develop skills in the design of energy systems with an emphasis on sustainability, improving efficiency and the use of renewable energy sources.
Learning Outcomes:
On completion, students should:
- Have a broad knowledge of the various conventional and renewable energy conversion technologies and enhanced knowledge of selected advanced topics.
- Understand the concept of sustainable development in energy and be familiar with issues related to technology needs and barriers, environmental impact, and energy economics.
Synopsis:
- Energy Concepts: efficiency; energy cycles.
- Energy Resources and Use: Conventional fuels; alternative fuels; demand-side issues; changing pattern of energy use; future energy scenarios.
- Conventional Energy Conversion: heat engines, turbine systems; nuclear fission, heat transfer.
- Renewable Energy: Hydro, wave, wind, solar thermal, photovoltaics, biofuels, nuclear fusion etc.
- Advanced Subjects: e.g. Fuel cells; waste to energy; energy system optimization.
- Energy in a Sustainable Future: Concept of sustainability
Requirements:
- Students should be aware that a working knowledge of introductory (~ A Level) Chemistry, Physics and Maths will be necessary to understand the principles in Energy Systems and Sustainability.听
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Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.
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